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The speed of a green measured with a Speedmeter is dependent upon quite a few factors. These factors consist of slope, grass type, grain direction, irrigation, weather and time of day. This is why green speeds that are numerically equal, but are measured at various courses could be qualitatively different. Thus, it has been argued that green speeds amongst various courses will need to not to be utilized for comparative purposes. Consequently, all green speed measuring devices are only precise when used to compare greens/surfaces under the exact same conditions, that is, at the same course. Therefore, the Golf Green Speedmeter has the exact same utility as the Stimpmeter as far as relative comparisons of green speed are concerned.
Stimpmeter readings on typical North American golf courses generally range from 7 to 12 feet-this is also true of Speedmeter readings.
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